Overview
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National Grid is hiring a CDM Advisor for our Customer and Network Development Team based in Warwick, London, Bristol, Leeds or Warrington. The closing date for applications is 16/09/25.
About Us: At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a CDM Advisor and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) own the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. We are driving the move to cleaner energy and the Government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. NGET connects the nation and aims to operate our network safely and reliably.
What You'll Do
* Monitor CDM compliance across projects using formal audits (I auditor CDM and PD Rep audits), collaborative monitoring with contractors, and informal assessment.
* Maintain and update CDM Strategy across the region.
* Attend Design Review and hazard meetings, review the hazard register, and monitor compliance.
* Promote safety in design and highlight lessons learnt from previous projects.
* Provide advice to the region on relevant BP and SR requirements.
* Ensure client duties defined in the CDM Regulations are carried out, including managing the process for notifying projects to the HSE.
* Develop, distribute, and manage H&S Files for each project, including arranging H&S File review meetings.
* Review or support the review of other project documentation (e.g., TW registers, project risk registers, site risk registers).
About You
* Thorough knowledge of CDM in Construction & ISO compliance, including knowledge of different duty holders’ responsibilities under CDM regulations.
* Experience in a comparable industry or in large-scale utility construction projects, site management activities, and site delivery.
* Understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically Client, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor roles.
* Experience in managing and reviewing Contract documentation; familiarity with Professional Services Framework Contracts (NEC4).
* Strong communication and influencing skills at all organisational levels and ability to support project teams in CDM.
* Ability to recommend preventative action, develop new initiatives, and coordinate their implementation; experience in auditing and root cause analysis.
* Understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, construction-related Regulations, and HSE Guidance.
* H&S qualification - IOSH or NEBOSH Construction certificate or SMSTS.
* Full UK driving licence.
What You'll Get
* Salary of £54,000 - £58,000 depending on experience.
* Annual Performance Based Bonus
* Hybrid working model between Home, Site and Office
* Job Requirement Company Car
* 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
* Option to buy additional or sell holiday days
* Generous contributory pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution
* Financial support for professional memberships, course fees, books, exam fees, and time off for study leave (relevant to role)
* Access to flexible benefits such as share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, and employee assistance lines
* Family care benefits including a back-up care service (six paid days per year, with option to purchase additional days)
* Access to apps supporting health, fitness, and wellbeing
We are keen to see our people progress and will support you in gaining qualifications and skills bespoke to your needs and the business.
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. To find out more about us, please follow the link below: https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/
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We are seeking candidates in Bristol, Newport, Bath, Filton, Patchway, and other locations; please apply if you meet the qualifications.
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